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‘Reflection’…Atlantis on the launch pad last night, after the rain. Pad 39A, the same pad that launched the Apollo 11 Saturn V rocket to the moon so many years ago. The same pad that launched Atlantis on this final voyage of the Space Shuttle this morning. My mind races with the incredible wonders that await us in the coming years, out there among the stars. Though we are facing unknowns and uncertainty, we will keep stretching our minds, and we will keep reaching, even higher. “Mankind is led into the darkness beyond our world by the inspiration of discovery and the longing to understand. Our journey into space will go on.”

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‘Reflection’…Atlantis on the launch pad last night, after the rain. Pad 39A, the same pad that launched the Apollo 11 Saturn V rocket to the moon so many years ago. The same pad that launched Atlantis on this final voyage of the Space Shuttle this morning. My mind races with the incredible wonders that await us in the coming years, out there among the stars. Though we are facing unknowns and uncertainty, we will keep stretching our minds, and we will keep reaching, even higher. “Mankind is led into the darkness beyond our world by the inspiration of discovery and the longing to understand. Our journey into space will go on.”

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risa_sweeny 584 days ago

Wish I had the chance to take this shot. Wow this is amazing and beautiful !!!!

ruthmmarinho 605 days ago

it's a dream!!

RachelR_94 617 days ago

Wow! I don't think i realised how big a space shuttle is :)

lindaleigh 653 days ago

Amazing Shot Col. Wheels. I love your Tweets, so full of inspiration and humility...

GabrielleNYC 681 days ago

Fab shot - 2 days at Kennedy will be added to my "life moments" list

Stelygs 683 days ago

...here a scenic view of the launch & the legendary, dream place we will never ever forget http://twitpic.com/5n4peg

Stelygs 683 days ago

No time for regrets...just heartfelt thanks, for the exciting ride!
Moon, Mars, asteroids, a boundless universe are now waiting for us...we're coming! :)